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Tenley Borne (left) placed first in 1,600 meters and 3,200 meters while
Nicholas Hickgbotham (right) finished second in the 400 meters.

The high school and middle school boys and girls track teams recently competed in the Wordy Hicks Relays in Wilkinson County, bringing home various...

Softball team routs McComb, 26-4

Tricia Wallace and Katie Turner | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County High School's softball team picked up a huge win at home Monday night, rolling...

Baseball Rolling

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County High School's baseball team continued moving through district action with a pair wins this past...

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Public Notices 04-02-26

SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALEWHEREAS, on the 18th day of December 2023, R. Anthony Evans and Joyce Ann Evans executed a certain Deed of Trust to Thomas R. Hudson,...

Public Notices 03-26-26

NOTICE FOR SEALED BIDS FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY NEW MOTOR GRADERGeneral Specifications are as follows: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS: Grader shall have a KW range between 175 &...

Photo courtesy of Felder Rushing
Large arbor needed for large vine.

Good Gardening with Felder Rushing 04-02-26

From overarching arbors and ornate pillars to flowering vine teepees, vertical structures are hallmarks of good garden design. They lift eyes and...

Decoupage Rabbit

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateThe 4-H Creative Arts program is welcoming all 4-H age youth to attend a Decoupage Rabbit program starting at 3:30...

FFA hosting Cow Patty Bingo fundraiser

The FFA program in Franklin County is hosting a Cow Patty Bingo event in order to raise funds to travel to the State FFA Convention this summer in Starkville.A total of 100...

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Franklin County Sheriff's Report 04-02-26

The following are incidents and calls responded to by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for the week of March 23-29:Medical Transports: 7 incidents.Complaints: 12...

Kirby Bridge Update

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateProgress is continuing on the bridge in Kirby as residents anxiously await its completion. The team of engineers is...

Advanced and Intermediate students.

Simpson Hapkido celebrates fifth anniversary in Meadville

D.M. Simpson Hapkido, LLC is celebrating its Fifth Year Anniversary in Meadville and seven years in Southwest Mississippi.Facing both challenges...

Obituaries 03-26-26

ROGER LEWIS SMITHAug. 16, 1938-March 14, 2026Funeral services for Roger Lewis Smith, 87, of Natchez were conducted on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from the Chapel of Laird...

Franklin County School District Breakfast, Lunch Menus 04-02-26

The following are breakfast and lunch menus for the Franklin County School District for the week of April 6-10:BreakfastMonday, April 6No SchoolEaster HolidayTuesday, April...

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateTSA students from the Franklin County Career and Technical Center represented the county well during the TSA State...

HOSA Competition

Submitted | Franklin AdvocateMembers of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center recently...

Submitted | Franklin Advocate
Tenley Borne (left) placed first in 1,600 meters and 3,200 meters while
Nicholas Hickgbotham (right) finished second in the 400 meters.

The high school and middle school boys and girls track teams recently competed in the Wordy Hicks Relays in Wilkinson County, bringing home various...

Softball team routs McComb, 26-4

Tricia Wallace and Katie Turner | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County High School's softball team picked up a huge win at home Monday night, rolling...

Baseball Rolling

Tricia Wallace | Franklin AdvocateFranklin County High School's baseball team continued moving through district action with a pair wins this past...

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